Kentucky State Police have arrested a man in connection with possible human remains found in Harlan County.

Police say in a news release that 27-year-old Michael Curtis was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder, tampering with evidence and abuse of a corpse. Curtis's wife, 30-year-old Kayla Curtis, faces the same charges.

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Police say possible human remains were found Tuesday morning in a wooded area near Cawood. Investigators believe the killing may be related to the disappearance of 49-year-old Tommy Ingersoll, who has been missing since March 10.

Police say Ingersoll was last seen at a Harlan gas station with Michael Curtis and an unidentified woman. Police say Curtis also lives near the location where the remains were found.